GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Tecnam P2002

De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-8 Dash 8
Tecnam P2002 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2002
Change comparison vs
Specifications
DHC-8 Dash 8 Tecnam P2002
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Tecnam
First flight 20 June 1983 --
Year introduced 1984 2002
Number produced 1258 units N/A
Average unit price $27 million --
Wing area 54.4 m² 11.5 m²
Wingspan 26.0 m 8.6 m
Height 7.5 m 2.4 m
Length 22.0 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 451 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,600 km 1,092 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 3,995 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,649 kg 598 kg
Empty weight 14,787 kg 331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 74 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The DHC-8 Dash 8 and the Tecnam P2002 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland Canada and Tecnam respectively.

Top speed is 451 km/h for the DHC-8 Dash 8 vs 250 km/h for the Tecnam P2002. The DHC-8 Dash 8 has an operational range of 1,600 km vs 1,092 km for the Tecnam P2002. The DHC-8 Dash 8 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 3,995 m for the Tecnam P2002. At 15,649 kg MTOW, the DHC-8 Dash 8 is 26:1 the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.

Related Comparisons
DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Robinson R44 Raven DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Robinson R22 DHC-8 Dash 8 vs L-39 Albatros DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Hawk DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 DHC-8 Dash 8 vs Hawker 400

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tecnam P2002?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is faster with a maximum speed of 451 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2002's 250 km/h, a difference of 201 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tecnam P2002?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a longer range at 1,600 km compared to the Tecnam P2002's 1,092 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tecnam P2002?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2002's 3,995 meters (13,106 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tecnam P2002?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,649 kg compared to the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tecnam P2002?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Tecnam P2002's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-8 Dash 8 or Tecnam P2002?
The DHC-8 Dash 8 entered service first in 1984, 18 years before the Tecnam P2002 which entered service in 2002.